ESL Podcast 619 - Packing Clothes for a Trip

to pack - to put things into suitcases, boxes, or bags, especially for traveling

Don't forget to pack your toothbrush and underwear.

garment bag - a type of suitcase in the shape of a bag that zips around long dresses or suit jackets and has a small hole in the top for the hanger, so that clothes can be hung up without being folded

I don't mind putting folded sweaters and pants into a suitcase, but I'd rather hang dresses and suits in a garment bag.

wrinkle - a long, thin line or fold in fabric, especially in clothing that was folded poorly or was placed underneath something heavy for a long period of time

No matter how much time I spend ironing this shirt, I can't get rid of all the wrinkles.

belt - a long piece of leather or fabric that is put around one's waist and tied or buckled in front, used to hold up one's pants and/or for fashion

If you wear a brown belt, you're supposed to wear matching brown shoes.

handbag - purse; a bag held in a woman's hand or placed over her shoulder, usually used to carry money, identification, makeup, and other things she needs throughout the day

Do you keep your cell phone in your handbag, or in your pocket?

accessory - something that one wears to look more beautiful, but not a necessary piece of clothing, such as jewelry, a belt, a scarf, a hat, and more

This is a casual dress, but with the right accessories, it could become a beautiful dress for evening use, too.

suitcase - luggage; a large bag used for carrying one's clothing, toiletries, and other belongings while traveling

If your suitcase weighs more than 50 pounds, the airline will charge an extra fee.

swimsuit - clothing worn while swimming; bathing suit

When she was younger, she liked to wear bikinis, but now she prefers a one- piece swimsuit.

underwear - clothing worn underneath one's regular clothing, not meant to be seen by other people; briefs, panties, bras, slips, and more

Some teenage boys like to wear their pants so low that other people can see their underwear.

carry-on - a small bag that one can take onto an airplane, keeping it with oneself and not checking it or having it placed below the plane

I'm sorry, sir, but that bag is too large to be a carry-on. You'll need to check it with your other suitcases.

toiletries - liquids, gels, and pastes that are used to clean oneself and/or make oneself more beautiful, such as toothpaste, soap, and lotion

Why do women pack so many more toiletries than men do?

contingency - a dangerous, difficult, or challenging situation that might happen in the future and that one needs to be prepared for

I know you want to have an outdoor wedding, but don't you think you should have a contingency plan just in case it rains that day?

equipped - having all the necessary supplies and tools; having everything one needs for a particular purpose or situation

They thought they were fully equipped for the camping trip, but they forgot their sleeping bags!

clothes horse - a person who likes clothing and fashion very much and owns much more clothing than most other people do

Aunt Mildred is such a clothes horse! I think she owns at least 60 dresses.

wardrobe - all the clothes, shoes, and accessories owned by one person

After her college graduation, Tania spent about $2,000 on new clothes so that she could have a more professional wardrobe.

to make room - to rearrange and move things so that one has enough space for something else

Do you think we can move the couch over there to make room for a piano in the living room?

expandable - able to be increased in size; able to be made bigger

My purse is expandable and can be large enough to fit several books!